The site of 83-m-high Montmorency waterfall. There are paths downstream of the waterfall with views of the waterfall and a suspension bridge offering a view over the waterfall. Located at Quebec's eastern city limits, about 11 km from the old city.
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At 83 m, it stands 30 m taller than Niagara Falls. Fireworks competition in the summer. Nice spot to visit if you are driving outside the city.
Maritime museum, showcasing the naval history of the region in objects and photos. There are both a permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The oldest port in Canada, and second most important in the province and on the Saint Lawrence river is an attraction in its own right. It's easily accessible on foot from the old town, and has a market hall where you can buy local food products.
Museum of Civilization
Museum devoted to the world's peoples, with a well-done if still somewhat dull permanent exhibit on the history of Quebec.
A Catholic seminary and historical monument, founded in 1663 by Saint François de Montmorency-Laval to educate missionaries for spreading the Christian faith in the New World. It is at the edge if Quartier Latin, the historical university quarter of the city.
The spot where Samuel de Champlain landed in 1608 and founded the first French settlement in North America, now converted into a postcard-pretty public square. Do not miss the huge mural covering the entire side of a nearby building; the figure with a hat standing at the base of the 'street' is Champlain.